Tag: CCB

Electoral Act amendment, Tax reform laws: SERAP petitions CCB over alleged abuse of office

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SERAP CCB

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to promptly and effectively investigate members of the Senate allegedly involved in removing provisions on electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act amendment Bill during plenary.  SERAP claims the removal occurred after a majority of senators had voted for the provisions and without debate on the proposed change. SERAP also urged the Bureau to investigate members of the National Assembly and executive officials allegedly linked to alterations of the Tax Reform Bills that…

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Alleged corruption: ‘Ministers, top Govt. officials under investigation’ – CCB

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CCB on investigation

The Code of Conduct Bureau, (CBB), says it is investigating corruption cases involving former ministers, current top government officials and senior public office holders at both federal and state levels. The CCB Chairman, Dr. Abubakar Bello, who disclosed this yesterday in an interview in Abuja, said: “We have started investigating high-profile individuals. There is a former minister we have already taken to court. “Right now, we are investigating another former minister and also a serving top government official. I won’t mention names because we are still at the investigation stage.…

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CJN charges newly sworn-in CCT chairman, Kogo to uphold integrity, justice

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CJN charges

…Calls for judicial backing to drive power sector reforms Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has urged Mainasara Kogo, the newly sworn-in chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), to uphold integrity and remain committed to justice. Speaking at swearing-in ceremony held in Abuja on Tuesday, the CJN reminded Kogo of the responsibilities of his office, stressing the need to prioritise justice above personal or political interests. “The office you now occupy requires sound judgment, independence, and the courage to do what is right, regardless of whose…

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Alleged  $5bn fraud: Protesters occupy AGF, ICPC, CCB offices

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Protesters occupy

…Demand NMDPRA boss probe Protesters from the Situation Room for Oil Sector Reforms yesterday occupied the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed. The protesters alleged the misappropriation of over $5 million in the NMDPRA under Ahmed. They also raised the issue of conflict of interest concerning Ahmed’s son, Faisal,…

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Betta-gate: CCB invites Tunji-Ojo over alleged N438m contract scam

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The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), has invited the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over the involvement of his company in an alleged N438m contract scam uncovered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The CCB has commenced an investigation into the alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers by the Minister. A company, New Planet Projects, allegedly belonging to the Minister, benefitted from an alleged contract scam from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. A document sighted by newsmen revealed that the CCB invited the embattled…

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Buhari submits assets declaration form, shows zero debt

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted his assets declaration forms after finishing his 8-year tenure as president of Nigeria. The form was submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau, (CCB), in line with Chapter 6 of the constitution. The CCB yesterday issued an acknowledgement receipt. According to the completed declaration, Buhari’s movable assets did not increase, at home in Nigeria or outside. He did not add new bank accounts outside the only one he had in Union Bank, Kaduna. Buhari also did not take any loan and has no liability.…

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Paris/London Club Refunds: ‘Only 5 Govs. reverted $3.1bn to Local Govts.’, Ned Nwoko petitions CCB

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Chairman, Linas International, Ned Nwoko, has said except for Delta, Bauchi, Benue, Kwara, and Ondo States’ governors, other States, including the FCT, have defaulted in reverting $3.1 billion Paris/London Club Refunds to local government areas. Nwoko, who petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) called for an investigation of 30 state governors including the Federal Capital Territory for allegedly failing to remit $3.1 billion paid to their local government. The refunds to local governments in dispute were reportedly paid to and received by the State governments, acting through their umbrella…

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CCB Board members petition Buhari over Chairman’s alleged abuse of power, financial misconduct

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Six federal commissioners at the Code of Conduct Bureau, (CCB), have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing the Bureau’s chairman, Muhammad Isah, of financial misconduct, abuse of power, and serial breach of procedures. A copy of the petition, dated 29 August, was signed by six members of the bureau’s board – Emmanuel Attah, Samuel Ogundare, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, Olayinka Balogun, and Ben Umeano. It was also gathered that the petitioners sent a similar petition to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Patrick Akinyelure, and his House of Representatives…

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Corruption Cases: Crisis in CCB as commissioners accuse Chairman of blocking investigations

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Crisis is currently rocking the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) as commissioners in the agency have accused their chairman, Professor Mohammed Isah, of blocking investigation of alleged corrupt persons that are politically exposed. CCB is supposed to fight corruption within the public service system through scrutiny of assets declaration forms of civil and public service officers, but a can of worms has been opened over alleged corrupt practices being covered by the chairman of the bureau. Prof. Mohammed Isah, was openly accused by all the six federal commissioners running the…

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INEC chairman, CCB dragged to court over failure to declare assets

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The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has been dragged before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, over alleged failure to declare his assets. Also joined in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/33/2021 is the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). In the suit, the plaintiff, Hon. Emmanuel Agonsi, is praying the court to compel CCB to make Yakubu’s asset declaration form public. He is seeking an order of mandamus directing and compelling the 1st Respondent, the CCB, either by its staff, officers, privies, servants or otherwise…

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